MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014 vs
Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar 2016

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MaxxisSchwalbe
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormBig One LiteSkin PaceStar
Year 20142016
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
Buy At
Manufacturer Part Number TB9675340011600805
EAN
TPI 120127
Compound ExceptionOneStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62260-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.35
Specified Weight 560 grams440 grams
Min Air Pressure psi23 psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi50 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.20
26x2.20
29x2.35
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Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014
Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
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Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014
Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
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Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014
Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormBig One LiteSkin PaceStar
Specified Weight 560 grams440 grams
Measured Weight 583 grams458 grams
Measured Width Carcass 52 mm (un-round)57 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm57 mm
Measured Height 53 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm0.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.8 mm0.5 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center No Data1.10 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall No DataMembers Only
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormBig One LiteSkin PaceStar
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Inner Tube Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
33.5 Watts
CRR: 0.01004
10.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00303
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
38.2 Watts
CRR: 0.01145
11.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00339
All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs.

Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormBig One LiteSkin PaceStar
Total Puncture Score Tread No Data20 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness No Data1.1 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormBig One LiteSkin PaceStar
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm0.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.8 mm0.5 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormBig One LiteSkin PaceStar
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Not RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 1.0 / 55.0 / 5
Buy At
  • Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts